
Renowned Grammy-winning keyboardist, composer, and long-time member of Steely Dan, Jim Beard, passed away at the age of 63 in a New York hospital due to complications from a sudden illness. The sad news was confirmed by a publicist.
Beard had been an integral part of Steely Dan since 2008 and was actively touring with Donald Fagen's Steely Dan on the Eagles' Long Goodbye tour. His final performance took place on Jan. 20 in Phoenix.